Distribution of unmanned systems in the Armed Forces of Ukraine goes digital, accelerating processes threefold

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has implemented an automated distribution of unmanned systems among military units in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Rapid logistics of enemy engagement assets is a key challenge for military units’ effectiveness on the battlefield. Manual distribution of drones among units was causing a range of problems, including duplicate requests, slow issuance, human-factor errors, and outdated data. As a result, the military could not plan operations without clear timelines for receiving UAVs. We have therefore introduced a fully automated system for distributing UAVs among military units,” said Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.

What has changed

Military command bodies now have real-time visibility of:

• up-to-date requests from each military unit;
• the number of unmanned systems in warehouses;
• scheduled deliveries.

Why this matters

This makes it possible to:

• plan the distribution of each batch of unmanned systems more accurately;
• avoid duplicate requests;
• substantially reduce UAV dwell time at intermediate storage facilities;
• respond more quickly to changing battlefield needs.

“With the introduction of the new system, the full cycle of unmanned systems distribution—from arrival to receipt at bases, arsenals, and warehouses—has been shortened by a factor of 2–3, to roughly one day,” noted Oksana Ferchuk, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization.

About the system

Unmanned systems are distributed through the SAP-based Digital Logistics Management System (DLMS), a defense resource management software used by 90% of NATO armies.

The DLMS functions in real time, enabling visibility of available resources, planned deliveries, and the actual requirements of military units. This reduces paper-based bureaucracy and errors, allowing decisions to be made based on current data. This means faster supply and better planning for the military, transparent oversight for the state, and clear, NATO-aligned rules for partners.

The system covers the entire supply chain—from procurement of unmanned systems to their delivery to military units. This establishes a unified digital framework for the inventory management of unmanned systems in the Armed Forces.